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renowned

[/rɪˈnaʊnd/]
adjective
renomado
1. famous and respected, particularly in a specific field or area
The renowned scientist made a groundbreaking discovery.
O cientista renomado fez uma descoberta revolucionária.
2. widely known and acclaimed
This restaurant is renowned for its Italian cuisine.
Este restaurante é renomado por sua culinária italiana.
Synonyms
famouscelebrateddistinguishedacclaimedeminentprestigiousillustrious
Antonyms
unknownobscureanonymousundistinguishedlittle-known

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
renomado
most common usage in Brazil
Brazil (informal)
famoso
more colloquial alternative
Portugal
renomado
standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal (formal)
ilustre
more formal and literary alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

renowned for something - famoso/renomado por algo
gain renown - ganhar fama/renome
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